Theater am Kärntnertor Theater
Historic Vienna opera house and former imperial theatre
The site of a historic Vienna theatre once central to 18th-19th-century opera life; visitors explore the area for classical-music history and its proximity to the modern State Opera.
Theater am Kärntnertor at a Glance#
Address: The site of the former Theater am Kärntnertor, central Vienna (near Kärntner Straße and the State Opera)
About Theater am Kärntnertor#
The Theater am Kärntnertor was a principal theatre in central Vienna, located by the Kärntnertor gate on what is now Kärntner Straße. It played a major role in the city’s musical and theatrical life during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The theatre hosted operas, plays and public performances and underwent multiple rebuildings and renovations over its active life. It was eventually closed and the site redeveloped in the later 19th century, with the theatre no longer standing in its original form.
The former theatre stood in central Vienna close to the present-day St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the historic Ring and shopping streets that now define the city centre.
How to Get to Theater am Kärntnertor#
In Vienna’s city center, near Kärntner Straße and the State Opera House. Reachable by U-Bahn (Lines U1/U2/U4 to Karlsplatz or U1/U3 to Stephansplatz) and short walk.
Tips for Visiting Theater am Kärntnertor#
- Check historical schedules for any concerts or lectures - the theatre area hosts special events in Vienna occasionally.
- Walk the Ringstrasse in the evening to see nearby landmarks - the theatre sits in a cluster of imperial Vienna's cultural institutions.
- Look for plaques and small inscriptions on the building exterior that recall famous premieres and performers.
Best Time to Visit Theater am Kärntnertor#
Best visited year-round; evening performances in the city are plentiful in autumn and winter.
Weather & Climate near Theater am Kärntnertor#
Theater am Kärntnertor's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (593 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -3° | 31 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.0h |
| March | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.0h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.8h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.5h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 14° | 10° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 46 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 36 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
